You should hug a tree

[FlowerSun 61]

The essense of life and all that stuff of vibes

I've always wondered if trees can feel pain.

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/12/02/science-proves-hugging-trees-is-good-for-health/

Edited October 12, 2017 by FlowerSun

[pegapony 193]

Plants have no brain, so I would say no from what we know today. But what do we know actually ?

[FlowerSun 61]

17 minutes ago, pegapony said:

Plants have no brain, so I would say no from what we know today. But what do we know actually ?

I dunno. I have a feeling every living organism feels something. Being aware of it is another story though.

[Jade Fire 7,036]

                                                                         

[Spilight98 166]

3 minutes ago, Jade Fire said:

                                                                         

Perfect reply for a perfect topic

Anyway no i dont really think trees can feel anything man.

Edited October 12, 2017 by Spilight98

[Flutterstep 46,287]

The only trees I'll be hugging are manchineel trees.

[Envy 5,998]

I love trees, they provide great beauty to the landscape. However, I won't hug one. Sorry, but the bark on them is full of splinters, and also bugs at this time of the year. I'll admire them from a distance (pretty much like I do with nature in general lol).

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,151]

11 minutes ago, Envy said:

I love trees, they provide great beauty to the landscape. However, I won't hug one. Sorry, but the bark on them is full of splinters, and also bugs at this time of the year. I'll admire them from a distance (pretty much like I do with nature in general lol).

Ditto. Hugging trees isn't exactly the most...pleasant of experiences; if you will. Then again, I'm an insider who admires nature. Go figure.

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,278]

While I am not exactly the tree hugging type, mainly because of the stuff that Envy mentioned, I do think human beings forget to appreciate them. They've been around since.....well, a very VERY long time and they provide oxygen to the world. They also are rather pretty looking. :3 These days human beings are so obsessed with going to war with each other and hatred that they don't afford the time to simply appreciate trees for what they are.

And as I am typing this, there is a tree cutting company group thing on the road next to my house, which pisses me off. Ironic timing though.

[Guest]

Trees and most plant life respond to stimuli but it's not similar to the sensation of pain. With no nervous system or brain, pain isn't a feeling a plant is capable of experiencing. But they respond to nurturing and attention so it's easy for us to get attached to them as something in our care, and the duality of care and neglect makes us think they respond the same way a neglected creature feels. There is a poetic beauty to how they grow and thrive though, and I certainly can empathize. 

Edited October 12, 2017 by Guest

[CypherHoof 26,479]

Would rather hug treehugger - she looks much more huggable

[Nerdy Luigi 2,064]

I don't think I want to be bitten by the ants that are probably all over it... So, I don't think I will do that.

[Kaneki 1,072]

The tree bark hurts too much to hug... but I do love trees. We take them for granted.

[Jade Fire 7,036]

                                                               

                                                  

[Midnight Solace 5,129]

Trees are what give us oxygen, which makes us continue living. Trees should be appreciated more.

And yes, I would love to hug a tree, considering the fact I don't have anyone to hug IRL.

[Phosphor 11,522]

All of the trees I've planted on my property technically have been hugged. Gotta pick em up somehow  

[Lucky Bolt 34,914]

I hug random palm trees when I'm out and about all the time. 

[The Kaeya Simp 13,953]

To the OP,
I sincerely hope your right hand is friendly, because that's all you're gonna get

[Odyssey 5,713]

Hooray! I can finally show off my inner tree hugger! And my excuse to people who give me weird looks is science!

Granted, I'll get a few blisters and ants and sap on me, but that's nature's way of saying "I love you too", lol

[CheeryFox 23,811]

Why wait till Arbor Day? Do it now! Do it now! 

[Dreambiscuit 8,024]

I've hugged my fair share of palm trees (my favorite trees) because I love the things. Trees in general are pretty amazing creations and I like to give them some love. Plants respond to certain kinds of stimuli, so love and affection aren't going to do any harm (as long as they know up front that it isn't going to go beyond a hug. I mean, I'm a human, it's a tree; it just wouldn't work out). 

[Nsxile 25,669]

But Fluttershy gets plenty of hugs

[Oblivion 20,265]

@Lucky Bolt Well THATS random yet somehow not creepy and kinda strangely cute! 

Yeah, trees cant feel anything but at the same time I still dont throw plastic bottles out the windows like I did when I was a shithead kid!

We only have one earth, liberal or conservative we might as well protect our planet, we only have one right now! 

@Dreambiscuit ALRIGHT! Whats the deal with these palm trees? Someone has some splainin to do to this ole boy! 

[Dreambiscuit 8,024]

On 12/29/2019 at 9:49 PM, Blivy said:

 

@Dreambiscuit ALRIGHT! Whats the deal with these palm trees? Someone has some splainin to do to this ole boy! 

Palm trees are so much more unusual and beautiful than your average broccoli-shaped creation. For that reason and the fact that they evoke thoughts of warm tropical climates and white sand beaches that they get a special place in the mind and heart. Go ahead and hug one, you'll be glad you did! 

[ShadOBabe 18,984]

I would hug a tree. But here in Texas they have fire ants living inside them.